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Posted: 6/28/2009 12:19:35 AM | | I went to 8 seconds saturday night, but stood to the side and watched you people mingle amongst one another. There was one women in perticular that I had noticed playing about three different men at once. I then came home to look this person up on POF and found her profile. After reading it I was in such disbelief in what she had written in it. How can you say one thing and actions reflect something completely than what you have written. Isn't this the reason people are branded with a bad reputation and make it difficult for others to trust? All I know is that this person will never be happy with what they have, they will always think that the grass is greener on the otherside. They will look back at their past and wonder why they have grown alone and never found true love. Good luck to you. | |
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Posted: 6/28/2009 8:03:46 AM | While some may look at a person playing others at an event like this. I would have welcomed something like a speed dating type of event where you could socialize with more people. I thought it would be a good chance to socialize with lots of different people but this really wasn't happening, well maybe with a few select people.
I did get to hang out with an old friend I hadn't seen in 6 or 7 years but other than that it was the typical bar scene. The music was too loud to talk & when you leave you come out smelling like a ash tray. | |
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Posted: 6/28/2009 8:45:48 AM | Guys, sorry you didn't have fun last night. It was a bar with a live band so yes it was loud and people were talking and flirting with each other (POF is a dating site) but we did do registration early ( 7-9) so people could socialize for several hours before the band started and we had couples and private dance lessons which was a great way to meet people if you were there and participated. It was advertised as a singles dance and that is what I think you got. We worked really hard to make this event successful and I spent a lot of time on it so I take it alittle personally I guess because it is easy to critize when you are not the one spending the time (and money) on these events but POF is a what you make it and there are lots of events (like motorcycle rides, bowling and picnics) and honestly anyone can schedule events so if you have something that is of interest to you and we are not doing it, you can always host it.
Criss
ps...and as someone who talked to lots of people last night and yes, went home by myself, i kind of take offense that you think just because people are social and talk to people that it is all about hooking up. | |
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Posted: 6/28/2009 9:53:36 AM | Criss this wasnt towards you....I know of this person and I know how they are...Yes the people do put alot of effort in these events and I sure others appreciate it. But it's a shame when certain people come and use it as a meat market. Some of us men dont have issues finding a date...we have issues meeting women that play . I also understand that there are men that do the same thing and it gives the decent ones a harder chance at women trusting men too. Sometimes people like to come to these events and just scope it out and see whats going on before they get involved. I had done this sort of thing years ago and some of these event to have drama with in the circles of others. A final last word, thanks again for the effor you all put into it. HAve a beautifu day
Me
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Posted: 6/28/2009 10:00:24 AM | Please excuse my typos....and grammer. | |
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Posted: 6/28/2009 10:19:55 AM | A party is just what you make of it. Myself I go to have fun not stand and look to see what I can find wrong going on at a party. If someone gets played that is there own fault for being so dumb to be played. Might smarten them up to be played a few times and make them think before they leap. I see stuff going on all the time as I party every weekend not only at POF partys but at bars and I find things going on at a lot of places that I dont agree with but who am I to judge what others do. There is boath men and woman players it is up to the person to figure them out. So next time you go to a bar jump in and join the fun forget the things that you see you dont care for and just have fun. After all it is a party.
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Posted: 6/28/2009 10:30:57 AM | Criss - I think like any party or get together there was both good and bad. But thank you and thanks to all those who were working very hard trying to make it fun for everyone. It's great that you guys are willing to put for time into having events that the rest of us can come to and spend an evening - please don't stop. Thanks again !  | |
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Posted: 6/28/2009 12:07:21 PM | Last night was my first POF get together and I had a very nice time. My purpose for going was to dance.. and I really didn't care who asked. I wanted to dance..
So thank you very much to those who asked! I had fun and would definately go again.
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Posted: 6/28/2009 2:00:37 PM | Crissd,
I thought you did a great job last night. It was my first POF party and I had a great time, it probably won't be my last either. I can tell you put a lot of work into the whole party and it turned out fine. Hope to attend another one real soon.
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Posted: 6/28/2009 2:11:52 PM | | the party was great folks...this posting wasnt about the party being bad...at least my original posting wasn't....it was about how some people act and lead others on...nothing to do with a bad party.....read what I wrote carefully and then post ur comment.....yes they do a wonderful job! | |
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Posted: 6/28/2009 2:49:36 PM | | Thanks for taking up for me and the party, everyone..Mark, I think it was the original "you people" comment that upset people because the honest truth is most of us are just like you, looking for someone to care about us and someone for us to care about and if we find that person then we are ready to never log on to here again. Maybe I am just being naive but I choose to believe most of us girls (and guys) aren't on here to use anyone. I choose to believe "we people" are better than that. | |
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Posted: 6/28/2009 3:00:06 PM | Some people flirt when they're nervous.
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Posted: 6/28/2009 3:09:35 PM | | you people should be excluded...it should of said HER lol...and it did but hey you all aint bad...I seen the most of you having a good time this will be my last posting on this issue I hope the person read this and might think twice about what she does to others CHEERS to everyone | |
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Posted: 6/28/2009 3:37:02 PM | Criss & Crew,
Congratulations on a GREAT Party! It's easy to see that you all worked hard to give us a good time. Everything went smoothly from registration and your give-aways to setting up the POF area and band prizes. Parties like this just don't happen - I'm sure that most of us all appreciate it.
Don't take it personally when a few people didn't have a good time. Fun is really up to each person.... if they choose to have it.
Great Job, Great Party, Great People.... Thanks to Criss's Crew for a fun night!
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Posted: 6/28/2009 6:51:31 PM | Criss,
It has been while since I had been to a POF party and I had a blast!! I saw a lot of people that I had previously met and enjoyed everyone's company. I really appreciate the opportunity to get out and meeting people. If there is someone I am not comfortable with, I walk away. That does not make me a player. I don't know what folks expect, but I agree with SirYakalot....Fun is up to each person.
Thanks Criss and POF crew...can't wait til the next one!! | |
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Posted: 6/28/2009 8:32:48 PM | I think some people might have taken this post out of context. I don't feel he personally meant anything towards the people who hosted the party. It's hard to hear a persons tone when you read their text, so you automatically hear the text the way you want to. Again, I don't think he meant it personally. However, I feel that Mark should have sent his true feelings to this particular female.
On another note, I can totally see where he is coming from. I was sitting close to a few females who just had me appalled to the point that I got up and left. These women had to of had at least 20 years on me, and they were acting like...well...they had no class. I don't think I have ever been so disgusted to see how they were acting. And yes, I spoke my mind and made sure they heard that I thought they were actions were classless and horrific.
I thought it was the older generations that looked down on the younger ones by the way we supposedly act and handle ourselves? I guess I was wrong. It's just kind of sad that I have more self respect and class than women who are twice my age.
Props to you older women who handle themselves like real women should!
In conclusion, the party was good. It was definitely nice to get out and do something different for a change. | |
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Posted: 6/28/2009 8:43:26 PM | CiCi
You hit the spot..not towards the host, the party or everyone.....just the one person....and yes they did take it out of text...well that's human nature I guess. | |
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Posted: 6/29/2009 4:01:59 AM | As a totally old single woman who doesn't get out much I think we all need to take responsiblity for the way we act in public ALWAYS...not that I haven't gone out and drank to much a couple times over the years too, but the days are rare and always when I have been with someone who I knew I could trust to not let me be too bad. Most times (like Saturday) when I go out I drink Diet Cokes or water, 1. because I'm cheap, 2. because this is a social situation where I am around people who I want to respect me even though it is a bar and 3. I just feel like crap the next day (back to the being old thing) But that is just my decision, everyone needs to make their own when they go out and this is a bar situation so there is going to be overdrinking and overflirting because that is the nature of the situation. And it is none of our rights to tell someone else how to live, we are all over 21 so I try to just not judge and be the better person. And I do agree with Cici too, the posting if it was suppose to be just pointed to one person should have been sent to her directly if you had a problem with her because putting it here for the whole world to see just invited the response it got. And I also agree with her that we should act responsibly (i was going to write our age, but what the heck does that mean anyway...I feel better and younger today than i did 10 years ago when I was in a horrible marriage and weighed 350 lbs so I think age is relative but we should act accordingly which doesn't mean you can't have fun at the same time). And heck I even agree with Mark that people shouldn't act like they want one thing and really be after something completely different. and Mark has emailed me personally about the party and we are cool so we can give him some slack, i think he just thought this girl was someone he wanted to meet and was upset when she turned out to be not that person and we have alllllll had that happen.
But mostly I agree with everyone who had a good time because I had so much fun and got to talk to a lot of people and the band was great and I got to dance!!!!!
I posted the pictures I had on my camera and will get the other ones from Steve and post them as soon as I can.
Here is the link to the pictures:
<a href="http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingPosts12620730.aspx">http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingPosts12620730.aspx</a>#12636345
I really do want to thank everyone that helped. You guys were amazing and made it so much fun. Vicki and Robin especially went out of their way to make it a great time for everyone so single guys WRITE THEM, they are both great girls and would be amazing catches for anyone.
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Posted: 6/29/2009 7:09:09 AM | Criss
The party was great and thanks for having the dance lessons!! Our group had a lot of fun!We will be back and we are always interested in other parties if you would plan something not bar related it would be fun too! Bowling, Picnic, Baseball game??
But most of all thanks to you and your crew for all the hard work!! | |
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Posted: 6/29/2009 7:21:12 AM | | Funny you would say that because I was thinking about that on the way in to work today and thought i might get with a couple people in the surrounding areas that seem to always throw the parties to see if maybe we could do a huge multi-area (states) picnic somewhere all together...will keep you posted! | |
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Posted: 6/29/2009 7:35:39 AM | Criss... that's a great idea!! We've been looking for places to host an event in Lafayette and we're coming up short handed, other than the traditional bar scene which we all get tired of. Count me in... would love to get the lafayette fishies involved!!
Glad to hear most everyone had a great time Saturday night! Thanks Criss for being the Hostess with the Mostest and thanks to the rest of the party posse for all your hard work!!
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Posted: 6/29/2009 8:52:39 AM | If POF wants do rent a facility or someone place for a party, I do have a DJ and karaoke business...I could provide me services for no charge...well maybe gas money...lol...this is an offer for POF function only! So please people don't mesage me to do your own parties for free  So let me know in ADVANCE!
God Bless
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Posted: 6/29/2009 8:55:08 AM | | Freaking typos...I dis like that | |
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Posted: 6/29/2009 10:38:17 AM | | Mark... how did I miss you? Oh wait, you said you were standing off the side watching LOL... next time hit up the party posse and we'll show you that not everyone is like the person you're referring to | |
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Posted: 6/29/2009 3:41:23 PM | Chris, From the posts it seems that you truly know how to throw a party! I unfortunately never get to go as you always manage to schedule them the weekend my daughter is over. Between our activities or playing taxi for hers the timing never seems to work out. hopefully I will get to one soon! A party as large as the ones at 8 Seconds means someone is going home unhappy  But, it's not your job to keep them happy, you are just giving them the opportunity to do so if they wish. Keep up the good work you do for all the fish  | |
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